Austrian Frontier Troops 1740-98 by Hollins, David

Austrian Frontier Troops 1740-98 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781841767017)

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Format: Paperback
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Austrian Frontier Troops 1740-98 by Hollins, David

Austrian Frontier Troops 1740-98

$20.00
Austrian Frontier Troops 1740-98 by Hollins, David

Austrian Frontier Troops 1740-98

$20.00
Format: Paperback
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Austria's Balkan frontier - the disputed borderland between Europe and the Ottoman Turks - was defended in the 18th century by a unique organization of hardy communities who were granted farmland in return for armed service. These Grenzers, masters of guerrilla warfare, were later incorporated into Austria's regular forces, and earned a wider reputation fighting against the army of Frederik the Great's Prussia. By the start of the wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France they provided a significant part of the Austrian Line. This book unravels their complex history, and illustrates the development of their colourful folk costumes into striking uniforms.

Author: David Hollins
ISBN-10: 1841767018
ISBN-13: 9781841767017
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 8.64h x 7.34w x 0.15d
By David Hollins
By David Hollins
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After graduating from University College London, Dave Hollins trained as a maritime solicitor and began a career in commercial shipping. He is a frequent contributor to specialist Napoleonic magazines and has written a number of books related to the Imperial Army and Archduke Charles. His previous work for Osprey includes Warrior 24: 'Austrian Grenadiers and Infantry 1788-1816'. He lives in Linconshire, UK.

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